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Student Cooperative, Office of Audit (Paid)

U.S. Postal Service, Office of Inspector General
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Are you a current college or graduate student looking for an opportunity while enrolled?

The Office of Audit within the USPS OIG has an opportunity for you! We are seeking passionate and driven students enrolled in college/university programs to fill our Student Cooperative positions on teams within Office of Audit. Join our team where you will learn and obtain invaluable auditing experience from a high-tech, cutting-edge audit agency in one of the following directorates:

  • Finance & Pricing
  • Human Capital Management
  • Network Processing
  • Delivery Operations
  • Transportation

 

These directorates help oversee USPS's efforts to electrify its delivery fleet, modernize its related infrastructure, and meet sustainability targets as part of its Delivering for America 10-Year Plan.

 

Bring your skills and voice to our team!

 

Available Locations:

  • Arlington, Virginia
  • Bethesda, Maryland
  • Woburn, MA

 

If you have any questions, please reach out to jdees@uspsoig.gov

 

PLEASE NOTE:

  • We are looking to hire multiple Student Coops for year-round, part-time employment in many of our office locations.
  • This IS NOT a summer-only or fall-only internship program.
  • These are hybrid positions that require employees to work out of the assigned office at least once per week.
  • This IS NOT a full-time telework or remote position (non-negotiable).

 

COMPENSATION BREAKDOWN:

The base hourly range for this position is $16.29/hour - $19.62/hour. Additional Locality Pay is authorized. For more information on specific office pay localities, visit: 2024 General Schedule Locality Pay Tables

Total Hourly Rate Including Locality Rates:

 

  • Arlington, VA and Bethesda, MD:
    • $21.71 per hour for Sophomore
    • $23.07 per hour for Junior/Senior
    • $26.15 per hour for Graduate or Law Student

 

  • Woburn, MA:
    • $21.50 per hour for Sophomore
    • $22.84 per hour for Junior/Senior
    • $25.89 per hour for Graduate or Law Student

 

About Office of Audit:
The USPS OIG conducts systematic performance, financial, or attestation reviews and audits of USPS programs and operations, including assessments of efficiency and adequacy of internal controls; compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and/or contracts; and detection of fraud, waste, and abuse.

The USPS OIG' s Office of Audit conducts and supervises objective, independent audits and reviews of USPS programs and operations to:

  • Prevent and detect fraud, waste, and misconduct;
  • Promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness;
  • Promote program integrity; and
  • Keep the Board of Governors, Congress, and USPS management informed of problems, deficiencies, and corresponding corrective actions.
  • Learn more about our audit process here.


Finance & Pricing and Human Capital is made up of the following directorates:

The Finance & Pricing Directorate audits examines the efficiency and effectiveness of financial controls, financial reporting, cash management, liquidity, and other areas of financial risk. Additionally, the Finance & Pricing Directorate also audits and reviews data collection systems and processes used to develop costing, pricing, and service performance measurements.

The Human Capital Management Directorate conducts audits of Postal Service human resources, security, government relations, and environmental sustainability programs.

Mission Operations is made up of the following directorates:

The Network Processing Directorate provides oversight on the efficiency and effectiveness of the over 300 USPS mail sorting facilities nationwide. Audits focus on cost, service, and large-scale network changes.

The Delivery Operations Directorate conducts various types of audits to evaluate and assess whether the USPS meets and executes its critical core functions effectively and efficiently to achieve on-time performance of last-mile delivery. Through our audits and evaluations, with the use of data analytics and risk modeling, we assess the efficiency of the Postal Service's delivery activities and operations, including prompt, reliable, and efficient mail and package shipping services to all Americans.

The Transportation Directorate conducts audits and evaluations of the Postal Service's logistics activities and operations, including transporting mail and equipment over the nation's highways and airways. Transportation is a core part of Postal Service operations, and the Postal Service has one of the largest transportation and logistics networks in the world, reaching every community in the U.S. Its facilities are linked by a complex transportation system that depends on the nation's highway, air, rail, and maritime infrastructures.
 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Student Cooperative performs specialized duties with continuing responsibility for projects, questions, or issues that arise in the area of assignment/curriculum. Each assignment typically consists of a series of related actions or decisions prior to final completion.

  • Performs specialized administrative duties with continuing responsibility for projects, questions, or problems that arise in the area of assignment/curriculum. Each assignment typically consists of a series of related actions or decisions prior to final completion.
  • Addresses a wide variety of problems or situations common to the segment of the program or function to which the employee is assigned. Decisions or recommendations are based on the development and evaluation of information that comes from various sources.
  • Identifies and studies factors or conditions and determines their interrelationships as appropriate to the defined area of work.
  • Takes or recommends actions that are consistent with the objectives and requirements of the program or functions.
  • Recognizes the dimensions of the problems involved, collects the necessary information, establishes the facts, and takes or recommends action based upon application or interpretation of established guidelines.
  • Provides applicable oral and written support for briefings and other related products.
  • Adapts and interacts well in situations that involve diverse team and work dynamics.

 

TIP: All Student Cooperative applicants will be rated on how well the Evaluation Factors are addressed in their submitted resume/application. Review the below list and ensure to address each in your resume:

  • Collaboration and Teamwork - Experience working with others to build constructive and collaborative working relationships to solve problems and achieve.
  • Communication - Experience communicating orally and in writing sufficient to convey information in a clear, concise manner appropriate for the targeted audience, using the appropriate methodology (e.g., speaking, email, documentation, reports, and presentations), and active listening skills.
  • Technology/Software Fluency - Experience using word processing, spreadsheet/data analysis and presentation development software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint while preparing briefings, reports, and presentations.
  • Analysis/Critical Thinking - Knowledge or experience using routine data collection and diagnostic tools, techniques, and procedures sufficient to clarify a situation, identify needed information (e.g., resources, materials, knowledge from others), collect and document information in an organized manner, and to prepare standardized reports summarizing information.
  • Accuracy/Attention to Detail - Experience reviewing information and materials sufficient to ensure completeness and accuracy of one's own work and to ensure standard operating procedures are followed correctly.
  • Stress Tolerance/Resiliency - Experience performing effectively when faced with time pressure, adversity, disappointment, or opposition.
  • Interest in the field of auditing.

Please visit our official announcement page on USAJobs.gov to review the full position description and eligibility requirements: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/824409500